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Cuban social and economic unrest

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Latest: Cuba: President Díaz-Canel denies collapse amid stalled U.S. dialogue

In July 2021, unprecedented protests erupted across Cuba as citizens demanded relief from chronic electricity outages, water scarcity, rising food prices, and a healthcare system weakened by COVID-19. These demonstration

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Cuba power, healthcare, and economic crisis deepens

42 clusters · 418 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba faces unrest and vandalism amid severe power outages

The electricity shortfall that began with the July 2024 shutdown of Unit 1 at the Antonio Guiteras plant has continued to worsen. By mid‑July 2026, the state utility UNE reported a generation deficit of about 2,260 MW du

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Energy instability in Caribbean and South America

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba faces massive power outages affecting 68% of the island

Regional energy stability remains under pressure across the Caribbean and South America due to fuel shortages, infrastructure issues, and environmental factors. In Cuba, the energy crisis has intensified. The state util

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Civil unrest over utility shortages in Havana

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Latest: Guanabacoa residents protest electricity and water shortages

In late July 2026, residents of the El Fanguito neighborhood in Havana staged a blockade on Avenida 23 to demand the restoration of electricity, water, and gas services following a 24-hour outage. While the blockade led

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